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Distinctive Design Remodeling, LLC
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Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

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Warranties offered

"Added a Sunroom and turned an unfinished basement into an apartment. Distinctive Design did a fantastic job. They were more than willing to work with me when I wanted to change the dimensions of a room because they understand things can change. They kept to their promised schedule and were great to work with. I highly recommend Distinctive Design Remodeling."
 Enjoy the summer on a new deck
 Brand New Front Porch
 Brand New Room Addition
 New columns in finished basement
 New Garage

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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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GRB Design, LLC
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Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My bathroom remodel looks beautiful. I couldn’t be happier. Gary and his crew are very professional and respectful. They took such good care of my home throughout the process. The end result exceeded my expectations. I will definitely be hiring again for many more projects!"
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 Closet we used to add on to bath
 Rice Master Bath Remodel
Full Bath Remodel
 Frameless Shower

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Response time1 day
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Total Cap Construction
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Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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"Carlos did an excellent job with our basement bathroom. Our bathroom looks better than I could have imagined. Our house was built in 1950, and the basement was completely unfinished. Now itâ s beautiful and functional. Carlos answered all the questions I had, and explained what he was doing during the whole renovation. We will definitely be hiring for future projects. Carlos was very professional, kind and courteous, and I highly recommend him to anyone doing home improvements."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MINC Inc.
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Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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MINC Incorporated was created with a goal of providing multiple professional\nservices under one integrated company. With this structure we save our clients time\nand money when searching the services, they need. Our current professional sectors\nincludes Janitorial Cleaning, Landscaping, & Remodeling Services. We welcome commercial and\nresidential customers. We are excited to surpass our customers expectations by going\nabove and beyond, Making Quality More Satisfying.\n\nWe look forward to working with you!\n\n\n

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Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Any bowing in a basement wall indicates a problem that needs to be addressed by a professional. If your basement wall bows more than 1 inch, it's time for an inspection. Generally, a wall can bow up to 30% of its thickness (around 2.5 inches for an 8-inch-thick wall) before it becomes an urgent situation. Bowing of 2 to 4 inches is more straightforward to fix than bowing of more than 4 inches, which will require significant repairs. If the bowing is more than 6 inches, the wall will likely need to be replaced. The sooner you address the problem, the easier and less expensive the repair will be.

A walkout basement is considered to be partially below grade because at least one wall is entirely exposed. In some cases and in specific municipalities, inspectors and appraisers will still count walkout basements as below grade, which means the space can’t serve as living space or be rented out. If you intend on using the area as living space or a separate apartment, you should check with your local building department to make sure it’s legal to do so.

Adding an extension or addition to your home costs more than a loft conversion in all but the rarest cases where the home's structural integrity is lacking. Because a home addition requires a new foundation section or significant structural upgrades to handle a cantilevered portion, the cost compared to almost any loft conversion is significantly greater for the same square footage.

Key trends include home gyms, theatre rooms, additional rooms (bedroom/office), and more, with personalized styles reflecting individual preferences.

Egress windows or doors are required in finished basements to meet safety and building codes. If your basement is unfinished and used as a storage space, egress windows are not required, but anything considered a habitable space must have an additional point of egress in addition to the stairs.

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